Ronald M. Hahn and Jo Zybell belong to the team of authors working on the continuing Maddrax saga. Ronald M. Hahn has had a reputable name in SF circles for decades as a science fiction and non-fiction author; last year Jo Zybell was awarded the "German Phantasy Prize" of "Best Author" ? and the Maddrax series itself received the "Best Series" prize and was nominated again this year.